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Russian influencer and Turkish millionaire plan to have over 100 children
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Russian influencer and Turkish millionaire plan to have over 100 children

From Veฤernji List · (7m ago) Croatian Mixed tone

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Russian influencer Kristina Ozturk plans to have over 100 children with her wealthy businessman husband Galip Ozturk.
  • The couple has used surrogacy to have 22 children between March 2020 and July 2021, costing $180,000.
  • Galip Ozturk, founder of a Turkish transport company, has a past conviction for drug-related offenses and was sentenced to life for ordering a murder, from which he fled Turkey.

Veฤernji List reports on a story that has captured international attention: Kristina Ozturk, a Russian national residing in Turkey, and her husband, Turkish businessman Galip Ozturk, are aiming to expand their already substantial family to over 100 children.

I have dreamed of a large family since childhood. My husband shared the same dream of a happy and numerous offspring, and we started realizing it as soon as we met.

โ€” Kristina OzturkOzturk explains her lifelong desire for a large family and how it aligns with her husband's aspirations.

Kristina, who documents her life with their 22 children on social media, has revealed their ambitious plans. The couple has utilized surrogacy services, spending a significant sum to welcome 22 children between March 2020 and July 2021. This endeavor, while remarkable, is set against the backdrop of Galip Ozturk's complex past, which includes a conviction for drug offenses and a life sentence for murder conspiracy, from which he absconded.

The surrogacy clinic they use is amazed by their story and happy to help them achieve their goals.

โ€” Kristina OzturkOzturk describes the positive reception from the surrogacy clinic.

From a Turkish perspective, the story highlights the intersection of wealth, unconventional family planning, and the use of modern reproductive technologies. While the sheer scale of the family is astonishing, the article also touches upon the legal and ethical dimensions, particularly concerning Galip Ozturk's history. The narrative, as presented by Veฤernji List, emphasizes the couple's shared dream and their commitment to realizing it, even as they navigate the complexities of their situation. This story is uniquely interesting from a local viewpoint as it involves a prominent Turkish businessman and raises questions about societal norms and the pursuit of personal aspirations, regardless of the means.

Although she wasn't sure if they would become the largest family in the world, she expressed confidence that they would be the happiest.

โ€” Kristina OzturkOzturk shares her ultimate hope for her family's well-being.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.